“It’s an honor and a privilege to represent Georgia Tech and be part of this basketball program,” Gregory said in a statement. “There are certain standards that have to be met both on and off the court, and there has to be accountability when those standards aren’t met. I’m disappointed that we have to take this action.

According to the incident report, police responded to a report of shots being fired and pulled over an Escalade driven by London Warren, a Georgia Tech graduate assistant. Warren was charged with DUI-less safe, according to the Journal-Constitution.

Another passenger admitted to firing the shot and was charged with discharge of a firearm while under the influence.

This past season, Rice served a three-game suspension to begin the season and was also suspended the final six games of the year. In 21 games this season, Rice averaged team bests in points (13.0 per game) and rebounds (6.7).